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A yellow rectangle with a man in the center looking at an inset image of an image from the James Webb space telescope of the southern ring nebula that is blue oval with red radiating from it.
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Astrophysicist Explains first James Webb images

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STC Assessment Guide: Organisms

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Student Notebooking– Table of Contents

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Climate Resilience!

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Yuck! That Tastes Terrible: Discovering a Unique Genetic Trait

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STC Program: Motion and Design Unit Kit, 2nd Edition

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IDEAS in STEM: Building Positive STEM Identities in Students with Disabilities

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LASER Focused: A Model for Teaching Inquiry-Based Science to English Learners - 2018-2019 District Report: Aurora Public Schools
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LASER 2018-2019 District Report: Aurora Public Schools

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Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory Resources for Educators and Students

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How Can We Identify Materials Based On Their Properties?

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Distance Learning and Digital Resources from the Smithsonian

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Interview with a Smithsonian Scientist: Dr. Michael Wise

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Plant Growth and Development–Getting a Handle on Your Bee

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Kindergarten
Life Science
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STCMS™: Ecosystems and Their Interactions

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Life Science
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Experimenting with Forces of Motion– Materials Considerations

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Physical Science
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STC Assessment Guide: Electric Circuits

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Natural Selection: Common Misconceptions

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STC Assessment Guide: Floating and Sinking

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Spirit of St. Louis
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STCMS™: Energy, Forces, and Motion

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Physical Science
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How Can We Use the Sky to Navigate?

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Earth & Space Science
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Music Time

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Motion and Design– "The Explore Build" Extension Activity

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Kindergarten
Physical Science
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STC Program: Earth in Space Unit Kit

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Earth & Space Science
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Understanding Weather and Climate– Lesson 9: Ocean Currents- Using Thermometer Strips

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Earth & Space Science
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Air Force Legacy

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How Does Motion Energy Change in a Collision?

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Grade 4
Physical Science
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NOAA Satellite and Information Service Infographics

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Smithsonian Science for Global Goals Media Kit

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Explore Smithsonian: How can Scientists Track the Movement of an Invasive Species of Fish?

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STC Secondary: Exploring the Nature of Light

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Physical Science